Admission Requirements
Students wishing to enroll in the M.S. or Ph.D. programs in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy (PEP) track must fulfill the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university or professional doctorate. Preference is given to applicants who are U.S. licensed practitioners of medicine, nursing, public health, or other allied health professions and applicants with master’s degrees.
- Applicants with bachelor’s degrees in fields such as psychology, law, biology, economics, finance, political science, or marketing are encouraged to apply.
- To be competitive for admission, applicants should have a 3.0 GPA equivalent or higher and GRE score of 155 or higher in verbal and quantitative reasoning with 4.0 or higher in analytical writing.
Application Deadlines
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.):
Priority Deadline: December 1st
Final Deadline: February 1st - Master of Science (M.S.):
Priority Deadline: February 1st
Final Deadline: March 1st
Application Process
Online Application Form
The application process is begun by completion of the online Application Form with “(PEP) Pharmaceutical Sciences” designated as the degree program.
More information on the application process can be found on the graduate school website:
For international students additional guidance can be found here:
The following materials should be provided to the Graduate School as a part of the application process.
Transcripts
Official transcripts (academic records) for all undergraduate and any graduate institutions of higher education attended – copies are not acceptable.
These must be submitted electronically or mailed directly to the Graduate School
- If mailing, place in a sealed envelopes and send directly to the institution:
UAMS Graduate School
4301 W. Markham Slot 601
Little Rock, AR 72205
GRE Scores
Official GRE score(s) from within the past five years are required— copies are not acceptable.
For more information on the GRE, go to https://www.ets.org/gre/.
The UAMS institutional code is: 6901. GRE scores must be sent directly by ETS.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Submit a recent resume or curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting your educational and professional achievements.
Letters of Recommendation
Submit three professional letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation should be completed by persons whom can evaluate your scholarly potential, professional relationships and work habits, and aptitude for study in this area.
Statement of Purpose
Submit a statement of purpose that clearly and concisely articulates your experiences, rationale and motivation for pursuing graduate education in PEP, and career goals. If you are self-funding your tuition and living expenses, please indicate that clearly in the statement of purpose.
Abstracts, Manuscripts, or Other Scholarly Works
Optional: Send copies or reprints of any relevant published abstracts, manuscripts or other scholarly works.
Personal Interview
Top candidates for admission will be invited to attend a video conference interview with the PEP admissions committee.